DOM - Sexual Health App

We were approached by Buckinghamshire County Council to sit on the judging panel as groups of young people pitched their ideas for a public health campaign of their choice. One of the winning groups came up with a game-based app that would make sexual health education engaging and relevant for the 14-16 year age group. 

Dom-New 05

The concept was centred around teaching teenagers the basics of putting a condom on through a fun, addictive iPhone platform. From this original idea, the Dom app was created, offering tech-savvy teenagers the option to subtly learn about sexual health through a gaming platform. Working collaboratively with the winning group at each stage, we began to develop the visual style and structure of the app, which also includes a handy service map and guidance on a wide range of other sexual health questions and forms of contraception.

Dom-New 02

The main element of the app is the condom based game in which players unwrap, prepare and put a condom onto the game's main character, Dom. As players progress through the three main levels of the game they collect points based on their accuracy and are also given handy hints and tips on healthy relationships, using condoms, keeping safe, and where to get help. Dom can be dressed up in a range of comedy outfits, with players unlocking a range of clothing and items in the Shop section as they move through the game.

Dom  Shop
Dom-New 04

The app also has a service finder map, which allows users to find their nearest sexual health clinic or support service. Players can click to order a postal chlamydia kit, and browse the 'Get Clued Up' section which has information on a range of key healthy relationships and sex topics.

Dom-New 01

To keep the game interesting and challenging enough to captivate the audience, we also threw in condom unwrapping bonus levels and a coveted glow in the dark condom which, when unlocked in the shop, allows players to increase their score on the Lights Out level.

Ipad

"It's been a pleasure to work with such a professional, creative and passionate organisation. This project required a lot of thinking outside the box whilst at the same time sticking to a strict brief from the teenagers involved; Raw handled this superbly. Excellent job, thank you!"

Christabel Morris Public Health Practitioner, Buckinghamshire County Council

If you have an idea – big or small – you’d like to share, or an upcoming project you’d like to discuss, we’d love to hear from you. You can give us a call on 01925 223 986 or send us an email and we’ll be back in touch shortly.

Stay in the loop with our New & Noteworthy monthly newsletter

More Projects

Health

NHS – Mother Hub

Helping mothers and families feel empowered through pregnancy and beyond.

Arts

The Reader - Tales & Trails

Exploring historic Calderstones Park through literature and landmarks.